Bill Text: TX SR818 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Michael E. Thornton for his service to the nation.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-05-19 - Reported enrolled [SR818 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR818-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| recognize Michael E. Thornton for his distinguished service to his | ||
| country and for his steadfast support of military veterans; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Michael Thornton enlisted in the United States | ||
| Navy in 1967; after basic training, he was selected for | ||
| specialized training in basic underwater demolition as part of | ||
| the navy's elite SEAL forces; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Between 1968 and 1973, Petty Officer Thornton | ||
| served several tours of duty in the Republic of Vietnam and | ||
| Thailand; he was the recipient of numerous awards during his | ||
| wartime service, and he was bestowed the Congressional Medal of | ||
| Honor for his heroic rescue of fellow Navy SEAL and superior | ||
| officer Lieutenant Tom Norris during his final tour in Vietnam; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In 1982, Lieutenant Thornton received his | ||
| commission as a United States Navy ensign, and he went on to serve | ||
| at the Little Creek Amphibious Base in Norfolk, Virginia; in April | ||
| of 1990, he reported as Bravo Company commander to coordinate a | ||
| rapid response deployment in support of Operation Desert Shield and | ||
| Desert Storm; he retired from military service in 1992, after 25 | ||
| years of outstanding service to his country; and | ||
| WHEREAS, On June 8, 2017, at a special event in Dallas, | ||
| Mr. Thornton is introducing the book that details the mission and | ||
| the courageous rescue of Lieutenant Norris; proceeds from the event | ||
| will benefit the Michael E. Thornton Foundation, a nonprofit | ||
| organization that provides immediate financial relief to active | ||
| and nonactive military members and their families and supports | ||
| veterans as they work to transition to civilian life; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Michael Thornton is a revered citizen who continues | ||
| to work diligently on behalf of his fellow veterans, and he is | ||
| indeed deserving of recognition for his patriotism and the | ||
| extraordinary courage he demonstrated throughout his military | ||
| career; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
| Legislature, hereby commend Michael E. Thornton on his selfless | ||
| service to the nation and extend to him best wishes in all his | ||
| future endeavors; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Campbell | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on May 19, 2017. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
